The purpose of this study is to suggest an integrated model of eWOM effects through SNS and test it. This study proposes SNS sender characteristics(tie strength, homophily, expertise), SNS receiver characteristics(instrumentality on eWOM information i...
The purpose of this study is to suggest an integrated model of eWOM effects through SNS and test it. This study proposes SNS sender characteristics(tie strength, homophily, expertise), SNS receiver characteristics(instrumentality on eWOM information in SNS, usage experience of eWOM in SNS), characteristic of eWOM information in SNS(consensus, vividness, and neutrality), credibility of eWOM information in SNS, and usefulness of eWOM information in SNS as variables which affect effect of eWOM in SNS. To test this integrated model, the researcher collected data by convenience sampling, and conducted a survey of 20’s who uses SNS and has had experiences in the eWOM information of any products and services in one month. Total 306 were used in this study. The results are as follows. First, tie strength, and homophily of the sender characteristics in SNS has a significant positive effect on the credibility of eWOM information in SNS. expertise has a significant positive effect on the credibility of eWOM information in SNS and the usefulness of eWOM information in SNS both. Second, instrumentality on eWOM information in SNS has a significant positive effect on the credibility of eWOM information in SNS, and the usage experience of eWOM in SNS has has a significant positive effect on the credibility of eWOM information in SNS and the usefulness of eWOM information in SNS both. Third, consensus and neutrality have a significant positive effect on the credibility of eWOM information in SNS, and vividness has a significant positive effect on the usefulness of eWOM information in SNS. Fourth, the credibility of eWOM information in SNS has a significant positive effect on the usefulness of eWOM information in SNS. Fifth, credibility of eWOM information in SNS and usefulness of eWOM information in SNS both have a significant positive effect on acceptance of eWOM information in SNS, diffusion of eWOM information in SNS, and purchasing influence. Sixth, the acceptance of eWOM information in SNS has a significant positive effect on diffusion of eWOM information in SNS, and Purchasing influence. This study is relevant to recognize importance of eWOM in SNS and investigate empirically. Further, this study has theoretical implication to suggest an integrated model that variables are considered together. Lastly, the results would be a practical guideline to develop and practice a marketing strategy using the Buzz marketing as well as reviewsumer.